Mission
Statement
The Fundy Geological Museum statement is to be the
world centre for experiencing geological history interpreted from the
unique features of Nova Scotia's fundy region.
Museum
Officially Opens 1993
Nova Scotia's 24th museum the Fundy Geological Museum
was opened in December 1993. The Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro, Nova
Scotia attracts over 24,000 visitors year round. The museum
includes an exhibition gallery, lab space, a multi-purpose room, gift
shop and administration offices.
Vacation
Destination
The Museum is a major
vacation destination in Nova
Scotia. Vacationers from the Maritimes and abroad are able to see
200 million year old dinosaurs or the incredible mineral specimens in
the museum's gallery. The northern shore of the Bay of Fundy is
also open to great adventure and fun to make a visit to the Museum a
part of a great vacation. To help plan your holiday explore the
accommodation listings by following the Lodgings link in the navigation
bar.
Membership
Planning a trip to the Museum, Why Not Become a Member?
The
Cumberland Geological Society, the Non Profit Society that oversees the
operation of the Fundy Geological Museum is having a membership
drive. and you can
enjoy the priveleges that come with a membership. Go to Membership Page.
Tides
To check the times for high and low tides for
this area Click here. This
link is provided to give you an approximation of the tide levels and
times for the area. Use this chart at your own risk; the Museum
is not responsible for assuring the accuracy of the data
returned. Remember to accommodate for Daylight Savings
Time. For more information about the Bay of Fundy and its
attractions, check out our list of our favourite
sites.
Site
Protection
The cause of the great dyings is only one, though
perhaps the most significant, question the Parrsboro fossil trove may
answer. Each year the famed Fundy tides expose new materials. However,
because the fossils are concentrated in relatively small areas and the
answers they hold are so important to science, it is vital that all
fossils are preserved for study. The Special Places Protection Act
protects all fossils found in the province for the benefit of everyone.
A brochure describing the Act may be obtained free of charge from the
Nova Scotia Museum.
What You
Can Do To Help
Learn what to protect--visit displays of dinosaur
fossils at the the Fundy Geological Museum and Nova Scotia Museum
of Natural History in Halifax.
If you do see
bones, teeth or track ways along the Parrsboro shore, call the Fundy
Geological Museum toll-free at 1-866-856-DINO or the N.S. Museum, (902)
424-7353. If you see other people digging or hammering in the
protected area, let them know about the law and the need to protect our
fossil heritage. Or, call Museum staff at (902) 254-3814 or the
Department of Natural Resources (902) 254-3241.
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